GE "44-Tonner" Locomotives: Roster, Specs, History
Last revised: January 2, 2025
By: Adam Burns
General Electric's 44-tonner was the builder's most well-known in its early line of industrial switchers with more than 400 produced between 1940-1957.
This compact workhorse was originally designed to comply with the "90,000 Pound Rule" of the time, which exempted railroads from requiring a full-time fireman for any locomotive weighing less than 45 tons.
This model was powered by two Caterpillar D17000 V8 diesel engines, providing a top speed of 35 mph. Despite its small size, the 44-tonner was known for its robust performance and durability and was often used for light-duty switching and yard work.
A total of 373 units were produced in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico making it a successful model for General Electric. In addition, another 60 were built for the military and 43 more exported to other countries.
Its historic impact can still be seen today, with several units preserved in museums and others continuing to operate in industrial and shortline service.
Photos
Middletown & New Jersey 44-tonner #2 and its crew pose for a photo at the railroad's little engine house in Middletown, New York; January, 1977. Photographer unknown. American-Rails.com collection.Early Switchers
GE's involvement with the railroad industry dates back to the 19th century and it helped construct very early diesel switchers. In fact, the company is credited - alongside Ingersoll-Rand and Alco - in developing "the first commercial diesel-electic locomotive in the United States" in Jay Street Connecting boxcab #4 in October, 1918.
Long before the company began producing a successful line of road-switchers it had built an equally sucessful line of small switchers, aimed at both industrial and general railroad applications.
In his book, "Critters, Dinkys & Centercabs," author Jay Reed notes GE's first was the 25-ton model in 1938. Ultimately, the company built a wide-range of such locomotives in both end-cab and center-cab configurations ranging from 4 tons to 144 tons.
The 44-ton was, without question, its most successful and could be found in all types of service - from industrial settings to large Class 1 carriers. They proved a perfect little locomotive for almost anything.
Development
As Brian Solomon notes in his book, "GE Locomotives," the 44-tonner was developed specifically to avoid the "90,000 Pound Rule," part of a 1937 labor agreement aimed at protecting the firemen's job with any diesel weighing at least 45 tons.
The switcher featured a symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing carbody while also providing ruggedness and reliability. The centercab carbody sported a raised cab with a tapered hood at each end.
In his book, "Diesel Locomotives: Cyclopedia - Volume 2," author Bob Hayden notes their B-B trucks were an all-welded design, somewhat unique as most were produced from castings.
They were 33 feet, 5 inches long with the original variants utilizing a pair of Caterpillar D-17000 V-8 engines. These were initially rated at 150 hp each and were later upgraded to as much as 190 hp each.
In addition, Louis Marre notes in his book, "Diesel Locomotives: The First 50 Years," ten 44-tonners were equipped with a pair of Buda 6DH1742 engines capable of producing 205 horsepower each.
Finally, the Phase IV and Phase V switchers boasted 400 horsepower. Of the 373 44-tonners produced in North America and Mexico, the Pennsylvania wound up with the largest fleet totaling 46 units.
Reception
Interestingly, GE had always intended these switchers to operate in general common-carrier service merely by how they were designed.
However, numerous private industries snapped up the model thanks to its modest horsepower, generally light weight, rugged traction motors, and short wheelbase allowing it to negotiate tight clearances and track curvature with a radius of 50 feet.
Alexander Railroad 44-tonner #3 heads east through Stony Point, NC with six boxcars and two loads of pulpwood bound for the Southern Railway interchange in Statesville during a fall afternoon in the 1960's. The little short line remains active today. Warren Calloway photo.Phases
During its sixteen year production run, the switcher went through a number of changes and upgrades. The very first 44-tonner produced was Chicago, Burlington & Quincy #9103, delivered to the railroad on September 4, 1940.
Phase I
The Phase I group included 79 locomotives built through October, 1942. They included radiator louvers situated near the end of both hoods with access ladder centered over the forward left truck.
Phase II
These included a total of 43 units built between December, 1942 and May, 1943. GE made two notable changes; the radiator shutters were moved to the hood ends and access ladders located along all four corners of the frame.
Phase III
A total of 34 locomotives were produced in this particular phase between November, 1943 and June, 1945. This version is a bit harder to differentiate; its particular nuances included sets of "French doors" on the 'long' hoods rather than single-panel access doors. In addition, the access doors under the cab are larger.
Phase IV
This constituted the largest single group totaling 171 units in all. Production overlapped Phase III examples, running from March, 1945 through September, 1951.
Their single variation was the small rectangular air intake at the top of the hood. Finally, 62 in the series were rated at 400 horsepower instead of the then-standard 380 horsepower.
Phase V
This group was produced between November, 1951 and October, 1956 totaling 43 units. They featured two notable distinctions, rectangular instead of rounded headlight casings and stiffening ridges stamped into the hood doors.
Of note was the final four examples in this series which were equipped with six-cylinder, Caterpillar model 342 engines capable of producing 200 horsepower each. The final example was Dansville & Mount Morris #1, completed in October, 1956.
Production Roster
| Owner | Road Number(s) | Quantity | Serial Number | Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Railroad | 2 | 1 | 28502 | 7/1946 |
| Almanor Railroad | 106 | 1 | 28340 | 12/1946 |
| Amador Central | 8 | 1 | 27980 | 5/1945 |
| Arcade & Attica | 110 | 1 | 12947 | 6/1941 |
| Arcade & Attica | 111 | 1 | 28346 | 4/1947 |
| Arkansas Valley | 92, 93 | 2 | 12912, 12913 | 9/1940 |
| Aroostook Valley | 10, 11 | 2 | 27799, 27800 | 6/1945 |
| Aroostook Valley | 12 | 1 | 30246 | 9/1949 |
| Santa Fe | 460, 461 | 2 | 15760, 15761 | 12/1942 |
| Santa Fe | 462 | 1 | 17927 | 7/1943 |
| Santa Fe | 463 - 468 | 6 | 18151 - 18156 | 12/1943 |
| Atlantic & East Carolina | 7 | 1 | 15766 | 2/1943 |
| Atlantic & East Carolina | 8 | 1 | 18145 | 11/1943 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 19, 20 | 2 | 30470, 30471 | 9/1950, 10/1950 |
| Bath & Hammondsport | D-1 | 1 | 30250 | 9/1949 |
| Beaumont, Sour Lake & Western (Missouri Pacific) | 815 | 1 | 13181 | 1/1942 |
| Birmingham Southeastern | 199 | 1 | 31229 | 5/1953 |
| Boston & Maine | 110-112 | 3 | 12915-12917 | 11/1940 |
| Boston & Maine | 113 | 1 | 12943 | 11/1940 |
| Boston & Maine | 114-116 | 3 | 13092-13094 | 7/1941 |
| Boston & Maine | 117 | 1 | 15036 | 8/1942 |
| Boston & Maine | 118, 119 | 2 | 29076, 29974 | 12/1947, 6/1948 |
| Boyne City Railroad | 70 | 1 | 30472 | 9/1950 |
| Calco Chemical Division - American Cyanamid | 5 | 1 | 28342 | 2/1947 |
| Camino, Placerville & Lake Tahoe | 101 | 1 | 31231 | 6/1953 |
| Carnegie-Illinois Steel | 5 | 1 | 17929 | 7/1943 |
| Carnegie-Illinois Steel | 443 | 1 | 15755 | 12/1942 |
| Central California Traction | 25 | 1 | 28339 | 12/1946 |
| Central California Traction | 26 | 1 | 28333 | 11/1946 |
| Central Warehouse Company | No Number | 1 | 31115 | 7/1951 |
| Chattanooga Traction Company | 1, 2 | 2 | 13014, 13015 | 4/1941 |
| Chattanooga Traction Company | 3 | 1 | 18159 | 1/1944 |
| Chicago ,Burlington & Quincy | 9103 | 1 | 12908 | 9/1940 |
| Chicago ,Burlington & Quincy | 9104-9107 | 4 | 12949-12952 | 2/1941-3/1941 |
| Milwaukee Road | 1690 | 1 | 12909 | 9/1940 |
| Milwaukee Road | 1700, 1701 | 2 | 15039, 15040 | 11/1941 |
| Colorado Fuel & Iron (36" Gauge) | 1 | 1 | 12953 | 10/1940 |
| Colorado Fuel & Iron (36" Gauge) | 2 | 1 | 29196 | 6/1947 |
| Colorado Fuel & Iron [36" Gauge] | 21, 22 | 2 | 32970, 32971 | 5/1957 |
| Coudersport & Port Allegheny | D-1 | 1 | 28503 | 8/1946 |
| Coudersport & Port Allegheny | D-2 | 1 | 30850 | 12/1950 |
| Dansville & Mount Morris | 1 | 1 | 32664 | 10/1956 |
| Delaware, Lackawanna & Western | 51-53 | 3 | 29986-29988 | 10/1948-11/1948 |
| Denver & Rio Grande Western | 38 | 1 | 13096 | 8/1941 |
| Denver & Rio Grande Western | 39 | 1 | 15123 | 9/1942 |
| Denver & Rio Grande Western | 40-43 | 4 | 15127 - 15130 | 9/1942-10/1942 |
| Electric Energy, Inc. | 1-3 | 3 | 31218-31220 | 11/1951 |
| Erie | 26 | 1 | 28504 | 9/1946 |
| Fernwood, Columbia & Gulf | D-1 - D-3 | 3 | 18195 - 18197 | 3-4/1945 |
| Fernwood, Columbia & Gulf | D-4 | 1 | 28347 | 4/1947 |
| Fibreboard Products, Inc. | 1 | 1 | 29071 | 10/1947 |
| General Electric (Demonstrator) | 1950 | 1 | 30257 | 3/1950 |
| Grafton & Upton | 9, 10 | 2 | 28497, 28498 | 7/1946 |
| Granite City Steel | 200 | 1 | 15763 | 12/1942 |
| Great Northern | 5200, 5201 | 2 | 12910, 12911 | 9/1940 |
| Hampton & Branchville | 42, 43 | 2 | 31111, 31112 | 6/1951 |
| Hartwell Railway | 2 | 1 | 30253 | 2/1950 |
| Helena Southwestern | 300 | 1 | 29985 | 10/1948 |
| High Point, Thomasville & Denton | 101 | 1 | 18180 | 10/1944 |
| Hoboken Manufacturers Railroad | 700, 701 | 2 | 29070, 29073 | 11/1947 |
| Illinois Central | 9275 | 1 | 29072 | 11/1947 |
| International-Great Northern (Missouri Pacific) | 812 | 1 | 13178 | 1/1942 |
| Kansas City Power & Light | 5 | 1 | 27797 | 6/1945 |
| Kansas City Power & Light | 6 | 1 | 30248 | 9/1949 |
| Laurinburg & Southern | 100 | 1 | 28495 | 6/1946 |
| Lehigh Valley | 60-62 | 3 | 15033-15035 | 12/1941, 2/1942, 8/1942 |
| Long Island Rail Road | 400 | 1 | 30854 | 12/1950 |
| Lowville & Beaver River | 1947 | 1 | 28345 | 4/1947 |
| Maine Central | 11 | 1 | 13095 | 9/1941 |
| Maine Central | 12 | 1 | 15037 | 8/1942 |
| Maine Central | 13-15 | 3 | 27973-27975 | 5/1945 |
| Maine Central | 16 | 1 | 28488 | 5/1945 |
| Maine Central | 17 | 1 | 28348 | 6/1947 |
| Manistee & Northeastern | 1 | 1 | 28501 | 8/1946 |
| Middletown & Unionville | 1 | 1 | 28487 | 4/1946 |
| Minneapolis & St. Louis | D-149 | 1 | 29994 | 11/1948 |
| Minneapolis & St. Louis | D-742 | 1 | 15122 | 9/1942 |
| Minneapolis & St. Louis | D-842 | 1 | 15124 | 8/1942 |
| Minneapolis St. Paul & Soo Ste. Marie (Soo Line) | 330 | 1 | 12944 | 6/1941 |
| Mississippi Export | 44 | 1 | 12914 | 10/1940 |
| Mississippi Export | 45 | 1 | 12945 | 12/1940 |
| Missouri & Illinois Bridge & Belt | 100 | 1 | 15024 | 8/1941 |
| Missouri Pacific | 800, 801 | 2 | 12974, 12975 | 2/1941 |
| Missouri Pacific | 811 | 1 | 13177 | 1/1942 |
| Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis | 100-103 | 4 | 30460-30463 | 6/1950-7/1950 |
| Nelson & Albermarle Railroad | 1 | 1 | 30856 | 1/1951 |
| New York, Chicago & St. Louis (Nickel Plate Road) | 90 | 1 | 30249 | 9/1949 |
| New York, New Haven & Hartford | 0800 | 1 | 12946 | 1/1941 |
| New York, New Haven & Hartford | 0801, 0802 | 2 | 13097, 13101 | 9/1941 |
| New York, New Haven & Hartford | 0803-0805 | 3 | 13025 - 13027 | 11/1941 |
| New York, New Haven & Hartford | 0806 | 1 | 13100 | 12/1941 |
| New York, New Haven & Hartford | 0807-0811 | 5 | 18184 - 18188 | 2-3/1945 |
| New York, New Haven & Hartford | 0812-0815 | 4 | 18190-18193 | 3/1945 |
| New York, New Haven & Hartford | 0816 | 1 | 27794 | 6/1945 |
| New York, New Haven & Hartford | 0817, 0818 | 2 | 29080, 29081 | 12/1947 |
| New York, Ontario & Western | 101-105 | 5 | 15028-15032 | 12/1941-1/1942 |
| Northern Pacific | 98 | 1 | 28496 | 6/1946 |
| Northern Pacific | 99 | 1 | 15765 | 3/1943 |
| Omaha, Lincoln & Beatrice | 101 | 1 | 30849 | 12/1950 |
| Pacific Electric Railway | 1650, 1651 | 2 | 17921, 17926 | 6/1943 |
| Pacific Electric Railway | 1652-1654 | 3 | 18181-18183 | 10/1944 |
| Pennsylvania Railroad | 9312, 9313 | 2 | 29992, 29993 | 3/1949, 2/1949 |
| Pennsylvania Railroad | 9314-9324 | 11 | 30132-30142 | 3/1949-5/1949 |
| Pennsylvania Railroad | 9325 - 9327 | 3 | 29077-29079 | 11/1947 |
| Pennsylvania Railroad | 9328-9340 | 13 | 29961-29973 | 6/1948-10/1948 |
| Pennsylvania Railroad | 9341-9349 | 9 | 29975-29983 | 10/1948-12/1948 |
| Pennsylvania Railroad | 9350-9353 | 4 | 30143-30146 | 5/1949 |
| Pennsylvania Railroad | 9354-9356 | 3 | 30243-30245 | 8/1949 |
| Pennsylvania Railroad | 9357 | 1 | 30254 | 2/1950 |
| Petaluma & Santa Rosa | 1 | 1 | 28338 | 12/1946 |
| Pine Flat Dam Contractors | 2850, 2851 | 2 | 30464, 30465 | 8/1950 |
| Pine Flat Dam Contractors | 2852 | 1 | 30848 | 12/1950 |
| Pine Flat Dam Contractors | 2853 | 1 | 30473 | 9/1950 |
| Point Comfort & Northern | 2 | 1 | 29990 | 11/1948 |
| Pullman-Standard Car Manufacturing Company | 7 | 1 | 28343 | 3/1947 |
| Quincy Railroad | 3 | 1 | 27819 | 9/1945 |
| St. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico (Missouri Pacific) | 813, 814 | 2 | 13179, 13180 | 2/1942, 1/1942 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 4, 5 | 2 | 17922, 17923 | 6/1943 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 6 | 1 | 17936 | 8/1943 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 7, 8 | 2 | 18157, 18158 | 1/1944 |
| St. Paul Union Depot | 441 | 1 | 12948 | 5/1941 |
| Sacramento Northern | 142, 143 | 2 | 28331, 28332 | 11/1946 |
| Sacramento Northern | 144-146 | 3 | 28334-28336 | 11/1946 |
| San Francisco & Napa Valley | 30, 40 | 2 | 15120, 15121 | 4/1942 |
| San Francisco & Napa Valley | 50 | 1 | 17928 | 8/1943 |
| Sheffield Steel | 5 | 1 | 27560 | 1/1944 |
| Sheffield Steel | 6 | 1 | 18178 | 3/1944 |
| Sheffield Steel | 7 | 1 | 29984 | 9/1948 |
| Sheffield Steel | 8 | 1 | 30247 | 9/1949 |
| Sheffield Steel | 9 | 1 | 30474 | 10/1950 |
| Skaneateles Short Line Railroad | 6 | 1 | 30847 | 12/1950 |
| Southern Pacific | 1900-1902 | 3 | 15114-15116 | 8/1942 |
| Southern Railway | 1950-1953 | 4 | 27822-27825 | 9/1945 |
| Alabama Great Southern (Southern) | 6520 | 1 | 27826 | 10/1945 |
| Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific (Southern) | 6010 | 1 | 27828 | 10/1945 |
| New Orleans & North Eastern (Southern) | 6840 | 1 | 27827 | 10/1945 |
| South Carolina State Port Authority | 101 | 1 | 29989 | 1/1949 |
| South Carolina State Port Authority | 102 | 1 | 31113 | 6/1951 |
| Springfield Suburban Railroad | 500, 511 | 2 | 28499, 28500 | 8/1946 |
| Suncook Valley Railroad | 3 | 1 | 31114 | 7/1951 |
| Swift & Company (Phosphate Rock Mine) | 400 | 1 | 27798 | 6/1945 |
| Tidewater Southern | 135 | 1 | 28337 | 11/1946 |
| Union Freight Railroad | 1-5 | 5 | 28490-28494 | 6/1946 |
| Union Pacific | DS1399 | 1 | 28344 | 3/1947 |
| Upper Merion & Plymouth | 56 | 1 | 30252 | 2/1950 |
| Upper Merion & Plymouth | 57 | 1 | 30855 | 12/1950 |
| Upper Merion & Plymouth | 58 | 1 | 31116 | 7/1951 |
| Upper Merion & Plymouth | 59 | 1 | 31232 | 6/1952 |
| Visalia Electric Railway | 501, 502 | 2 | 27817, 27818 | 8/1945 |
| Washington & Old Dominion | 47 | 1 | 15041 | 12/1941 |
| Washington & Old Dominion | 48, 49 | 2 | 15042, 15043 | 8/1942 |
| Western Maryland | 75, 76 | 2 | 17930, 17935 | 7, 8/1943 |
| Winona Railroad | 440, 441 | 2 | 27820, 27821 | 8/1945 |
Canada
| Owner | Road Number(s) | Quantity | Serial Number | Completion Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada & Gulf Terminal | 355 | 1 | 29991 | 12/1948 | |
| Canadian National | 3-5 | 3 | 32654-32656 | 10/1956 | |
| Canadian National | 7751, 7752 | 2 | 28349, 28350 | 281-4456 | 5/1947 |
| Greater Winnipeg Water District | 100 | 1 | 28486 | 4/1946 | |
| Greater Winnipeg Water District | 101 | 1 | 30251 | 9/1949 | |
| National Harbor Board (Canada) | D-1 | 1 | 28489 | 4/1946 | |
| Thurso & Nation Valley | 4 | 1 | 28485 | 1/1946 |
Export
| Owner | Road Number(s) | Quantity | Serial Number | Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Alto Cedro (Cuba) | 3 | 1 | 31221 | 11/1951 |
| Central Alto Cedro (Cuba) | 3 (2nd) | 1 | 31222 | 11/1951 |
| Central Patria (Cuba) | 1 (2nd) | 1 | 31223 | 12/1951 |
| F.C. Cubano Hershey (Cuba) | 16-18 | 3 | 31226-31228 | 3/1952 |
| United Fruit Sugar Company (Central Boston) - Cuba | 123, 124 | 2 | 30468, 30469 | 9/1950 |
| United Fruit Sugar Company (Central Preston) - Cuba | 24, 25 | 2 | 30466, 30467 | 9/1950 |
| Central Rio Haina (Dominican Republic) | 1 | 1 | 31230 | 4/1952 |
| Sidérurgique de Nord de La France (France) | 57, 58 | 2 | 31106, 31107 | 3/1951 |
| Sidérurgique de Nord de La France (France) | 59 | 1 | 30629 | 9/1950 |
| Sidérurgique de Nord de La France (France) | 60 | 1 | 30727 | 9/1950 |
| Usimor (France) | 697 | 1 | 32256 | 8/1954 |
| Bharkra Dam Project (66" Gauge) - India | - | 3 | 32067-32069 | 6-7/1953 |
| Secretarias Comunicaciones de Obras Publicas (SCOP) - Mexico | 23022 | 1 | 15756 | 12/1942 |
| Secretarias Comunicaciones de Obras Publicas (SCOP) - Mexico | 23023 | 1 | 27795 | 6/1945 |
| Secretarias Comunicaciones de Obras Publicas (SCOP) - Mexico | 23024 | 1 | 27801 | 7/1945 |
| Secretarias Comunicaciones de Obras Publicas (SCOP) - Mexico | 23025 | 1 | 27816 | 7/1945 |
| Secretarias Comunicaciones de Obras Publicas (SCOP) - Mexico | 23026 | 1 | 27796 | 6/1945 |
| Secretarias Comunicaciones de Obras Publicas (SCOP) - Mexico | 24400 | 1 | 29075 | 11/1947 |
| Arabian-American Oil Company (Saudi Arabia) | A11x52 | 1 | 28341 | 2/1947 |
| Arabian-American Oil Company (Saudi Arabia) | A11x53 | 1 | 29074 | 11/1947 |
| Arabian-American Oil Company (Saudi Arabia) | 103, 104 | 2 | 30255, 30256 | 3/1950 |
| Arabian-American Oil Company (Saudi Arabia) | 105 | 1 | 31117 | 8/1951 |
| Stora Kopparberg Iron Mines (Sweden) | 10 | 1 | 29960 | 6/1948 |
| Trinidad Government Railways (Trinidad) | 54, 55 | 2 | 32070, 32071 | 12/1953 |
| Administración de Ferrocarriles del Estado (Uruguay) | 401-403 | 3 | 31118-31120 | 9/1951 |
| Administración de Ferrocarriles del Estado (Uruguay) | 404-410 | 7 | 32135-32141 | 4/1954 |
Data Sheet and Specifications
| Entered Production | 9/1940 (Chicago, Burlington & Quincy #9103) |
| Years Produced | 9/1940 - 10/1956 |
| Engine | D17000 (2) |
| Engine Builder | Caterpillar |
| Horsepower | 350-400 |
| RPM | 1000 |
| Bore and Stroke | 5 ¾" x 8" |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Length | 33' 5" |
| Height (Top Of Rail To Top Of Cab) | 13' 3" |
| Width | 10' 1" |
| Weight | 88,000-89,000 Lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 250 Gallons |
| Air Brake Manufacturer | Westinghouse |
| Air Brake Schedule | 14EL |
| Trucks | B-B |
| Truck Type | Welded |
| Truck Wheelbase | 6' 10" |
| Wheel Size | 33" |
| Traction Motors | 733 (4), GE |
| Primary Generator | GT-555 (2 |
| Auxiliary Generator | GMG-140 (2) |
| MU (Multiple-Unit) | Yes |
| Dynamic Brakes | No |
| Gear Ratio | 11.25:1 |
| Tractive Effort (Starting) | 26,400 Lbs at 30% |
| Tractive Effort (Continuous) | 13,000 Lbs at 12 mph |
| Top Speed | 35 mph |
Military Variants
The military was a big buyer of diesel switchers from nearly all of the major manufacturers. The U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army both acquired 44-tonners. The former's were Phase V examples and included fourteen units that were two feet shorter to meet loading limits.
Finally, the latter's were even more interesting. The Army acquired 46 examples with a lower cab to meet height clearances in foreign countries. They also sported an oversized equipment box near the cab and typical foreign components like buffers and screw couplings. Interestingly, they weighed in at 45 tons despite their "44 ton" rating.
Sources
- Hayden, Bob. Diesel Locomotives: Cyclopedia, Volume 2 (Model Railroader). Milwaukee: Kalmbach Publishing Company, 1980.
- General Electric, Apparatus Department. 380-HP, 44-Ton Diesel Electric Railroad Locomotive: For Yard Switching and Road Service. Schenectady: 1947.
- Marre, Louis A. Diesel Locomotives: The First 50 Years, A Guide To Diesels Built Before 1972. Milwaukee: Kalmbach Publishing Company, 1995.
- Rail Heritage Publications. Early Diesel-Electric and Electric Locomotives. Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation, 1983.
- Reed, Jay. Critters, Dinkys & Centercabs. Whittier: Rio Hondo, 2000.
- Solomon, Brian. GE Locomotives: 110 Years Of General Electric Motive Power. St. Paul: MBI Publishing, 2003.
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Indiana ~ Murder Mystery ~ Dinner Train Rides
Jan 15, 26 02:22 PM
This piece explores the allure of murder mystery trains and why they are becoming a must-try experience for enthusiasts and casual travelers alike. -
Ohio ~ Murder Mystery ~ Dinner Train Rides
Jan 15, 26 02:10 PM
The murder mystery dinner train rides in Ohio provide an immersive experience that combines fine dining, an engaging narrative, and the beauty of Ohio's landscapes. -
Nevada Dinner Train Rides In Ely!
Jan 15, 26 02:01 PM
If you’ve ever wished you could step through a time portal into the hard-working world of a 1900s short line the Nevada Northern Railway in Ely is about as close as it gets. -
Michigan Dinner Train Rides In Owosso!
Jan 15, 26 09:46 AM
The Steam Railroading Institute is best known as the home of Pere Marquette #1225 and even occasionally hosts a dinner train! -
Arizona's - Wine Tasting - Train Rides
Jan 14, 26 02:04 PM
For those who want to experience the charm of Arizona's wine scene while embracing the romance of rail travel, wine tasting train rides offer a memorable journey through the state's picturesque landsc… -
Arkansas's - Wine Tasting - Train Rides
Jan 14, 26 01:57 PM
This article takes you through the experience of wine tasting train rides in Arkansas, highlighting their offerings, routes, and the delightful blend of history, scenery, and flavor that makes them so… -
Tennessee ~ Murder Mystery ~ Dinner Train Rides
Jan 14, 26 01:42 PM
Amidst the rolling hills and scenic landscapes of Tennessee, an exhilarating and interactive experience awaits those with a taste for mystery and intrigue. -
California ~ Murder Mystery ~ Dinner Train Rides
Jan 14, 26 01:26 PM
When it comes to experiencing the allure of crime-solving sprinkled with delicious dining, California's murder mystery dinner train rides have carved a niche for themselves among both locals and touri… -
Illinois ~ Murder Mystery ~ Dinner Train Rides
Jan 14, 26 01:13 PM
Among Illinois's scenic train rides, one of the most unique and captivating experiences is the murder mystery excursion. -
Vermont's - Murder Mystery - Dinner Train Rides
Jan 14, 26 12:57 PM
There are currently murder mystery dinner trains offered in Vermont but until recently the Champlain Valley Dinner Train offered such a trip! -
Massachusetts Dinner Train Rides On Cape Cod!
Jan 14, 26 12:20 PM
The Cape Cod Central Railroad (CCCR) has carved out a special niche by pairing classic New England scenery with old-school hospitality, including some of the best-known dining train experiences in the… -
Maine Dinner Train Rides In Portland!
Jan 14, 26 11:31 AM
While this isn’t generally a “dinner train” railroad in the traditional sense—no multi-course meal served en route—Maine Narrow Gauge does offer several popular ride experiences where food and drink a… -
Kentucky Dinner Train Rides In Bardstown!
Jan 13, 26 01:14 PM
The essence of My Old Kentucky Dinner Train is part restaurant, part scenic excursion, and part living piece of Kentucky rail history. -
Kansas Dinner Train Rides In Abilene!
Jan 13, 26 12:44 PM
If you’re looking for a heritage railroad that feels authentically Kansas—equal parts prairie scenery, small-town history, and hands-on railroading—the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad (A&SV) delivers. -
Michigan ~ Murder Mystery ~ Dinner Train Rides
Jan 13, 26 11:24 AM
Among the lesser-known treasures of this state are the intriguing murder mystery dinner train rides—a perfect blend of suspense, dining, and scenic exploration. -
Virginia's - Murder Mystery - Dinner Train Rides
Jan 13, 26 11:11 AM
Among the state's railroad attractions, murder mystery dinner trains stand out as a captivating fusion of theatrical entertainment, fine dining, and scenic travel. -
Arizona Dinner Train Rides At The Grand Canyon!
Jan 13, 26 10:59 AM
While the Grand Canyon Railway does not offer a true, onboard dinner train experience it does offer several upscale options and off-train dining. -
Georgia Dinner Train Rides In Nashville!
Jan 13, 26 10:27 AM
If you’ve ever wished you could slow down, trade traffic for jointed rail, and let a small-town landscape roll by your window while a hot meal is served at your table, the Azalea Sprinter delivers tha… -
Indiana Valentine's Train Rides
Jan 12, 26 04:27 PM
If you’ve ever wished you could step into a time when passenger trains were a Saturday-night treat and a whistle echoing across farm fields meant “adventure,” the Nickel Plate Express delivers that fe… -
Ohio Valentine's Train Rides!
Jan 12, 26 04:20 PM
The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway offers one of the region’s most atmospheric ways to experience the Hocking Hills area: from the rhythmic click of jointed rail to the glow of vintage coaches rolling… -
Wisconsin's - Wine Tasting - Train Rides
Jan 12, 26 03:10 PM
Wisconsin might not be the first state that comes to mind when one thinks of wine, but this scenic region is increasingly gaining recognition for its unique offerings in viticulture. -
California's - Wine Tasting - Train Rides
Jan 12, 26 02:34 PM
This article explores the charm, routes, and offerings of these unique wine tasting trains that traverse California’s picturesque landscapes. -
Wisconsin Scenic Train Rides In North Freedom!
Jan 12, 26 02:20 PM
The Mid-Continent Railway Museum is a living-history museum built around the sights, sounds, and everyday rhythms of small-town and shortline railroading in the early 20th century, what the museum cal…
